Best Road Bike Under 2700.00?

I am looking and would like to hear what some suggest is the best option under 2700.00 in carbon.

I want something that does not weigh 45 pounds like my current bike and allows me to draft in one of those pods that come flashing by me like I am setting still. I think I am going with one of these three, Madone 5.5, Roubaix, and Cannondale super six. I plan to ride all three and I am going to go with the best fit. I started at 324 pounds in November and now I am at 290. I think that 35 more pounds should give me a good goal to try a little faster bike, with the big plan of riding in the Great Pumpkin in October which is a 60 mile ride.

Dehoff got it right, the perfect bike for me, or anyone else may or may not be the perfect bike for you. Our priorities will be different than yours. There's a ton of great bikes out there but the best one for you is the one that fit's you and your needs. Not mine.

If you have not considered it, Titanium is a nice material to look into at that price point. No worries about wrecking and crumbling, can easily get a bike under 17lbs, no worried about a the finite life cycle associated with aluminum or unknown damage of a minor fall on carbon.

I agree with the above. To give you another option, I ride an Orbea Onix with Sram Rival/Force, and I love it. It has been a great bike for me, no weight related issues and I'm just above 300. It climbs great, good handling and comfortable. They list for more than your price range, but I paid around 2,300 in 2009 and they can can be found for close to that now.

I am looking and would like to hear what some suggest is the best option under 2700.00 in carbon.

I'll agree with most of the others, there is no best option, it's a little like asking what is the best car for under $250,000. A lot of the selection process comes down to the type of riding you want to do, and whether a plastic frame is really ideal for that kind of riding.

I also agree with the previous responses. I now ride a Surly Pacer (built with 105 stuff) and love it. I just felt a need to take a step back from all the "latest and greatest" stuff. I also have a Surly CrossCheck with stock Tiagra stuff, and like it a ton. I have less in these two bikes than many have in wheelsets.. and ride them a ton with a smile on my face.

I'll agree with most of the others, there is no best option, it's a little like asking what is the best car for under $250,000. A lot of the selection process comes down to the type of riding you want to do, and whether a plastic frame is really ideal for that kind of riding.

I just bought a Scattante CFR Elite from Performance for $1,799 (MSRP $2,999). Ultegra shifters, and derailleurs. 10-speed 105 cassette and a triple chainring. Even has carbon cranks. It is last year's (2010) model, but I'm pretty happy with it.

That said, I agree you need to look around and find what's best for you. Ride some and talk to riders. I would suggest you buy locally so you have someone to take the bike to for servicing. I would also suggest you have the bike fit after you buy it.